Josie Ramirez
Oct 4, 2017
Josefina R. Ramirez was born in Delano, Ca on November 15, 1952 to parents Martin Reyna and Josefina (Martinez) Reyna. Josie was a loving wife and mother. She cherished the moments she spent with her grandchildren at school and at sport functions; especially basketball. Josie taught Sunday school, where she encouraged creativity and taught arts and crafts. Josie devoted...
Richard L. Bray
Oct 1, 2017
The world lost a great man on October 1, 2017. On that day, Richard Lee Bray, 98 years old, passed away peacefully of natural causes. Born on February 16, 1919, in Newark, Arkansas, to Walter and Minnie Bray, Richard was a man of God and lived an honorable life. He met the love of his life, Lucy Counts, and...
Victor Loyd Link
Oct 1, 2017
Victor Loyd Link, 55, of Aliso Viejo, CA, was among the 58 innocent lives lost at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on October 1, 2017. Victor was born September 7, 1962 in Wasco, CA, to Loyd Link and Janie Armstrong Link. He achieved a B.S. in Business at University of La Verne and worked in the mortgage industry...
Harley Duane Craig
Sep 29, 2017
Harley Duane Craig was born in Stigler, Oklahoma on August 8, 1942 to Bennie and Sardis Craig. He was a loving father to his children Michael, Bryan, John and Kelli Craig. He is survived by his children, Bryan and his wife Drinnean, Kelli and her husband Tim, and John and his wife Krista; grandchildren, Morgan, Garett, Michael, Mitchell, Zane,...
Froilan Chavez
Sep 28, 2017
Froilan Chavez Valenzuela was born in Zacatecas, Mexico on October 8, 1938 to parents Antonio Chavez and Ramona Valenzuela. Froilan was a loving man who loved his family and worked hard to provide for them. He enjoyed listening to regional Mexican music, especially at family gatherings. Froilan embraced God's arms on September 28, 2017 in Bakersfield, surrounded by family....
Robert Lee Porter
Sep 28, 2017
Robert was born on December 24, 1935 and passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Robert was a resident of Yucca Valley, California.
Johnny Thomas
Sep 27, 2017
Johnny Thomas was born on August 5, 1942 in Seeley, California to C.J. "Pat" Thomas and Ruby Thomas. The family moved to Shafter in 1948. Johnny attended elementary school in Shafter and graduated Shafter High School. It was at Shafter High where he met the love of his life, Carrie Rice. The couple raised two children, David Thomas and...
James Wayne Clifford
Sep 26, 2017
James was born in Bakersfield, California to parents E.J. Clifford and Hazel Sue (Lane) Clifford. He met and married the love of his life, Emma (Luna) Clifford. Shortly after, they started their family and raised three sons together. He was a hard worker and provider. James or Uncle Buck as he was called by many, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
Arlene Clara Christiansen
Sep 19, 2017
Arlene Clara Christiansen was born November 14, 1930 in Lindsay, Oklahoma to Arle and Velma Nix. She passed away September 19, 2017 in Bakersfield, California. Arlene was a caregiver by nature, she genuinely enjoyed caring for people. She took care of everybody. She was a very kind, sweet lady. Arlene was predeceased by her loving husband, Hal Christiansen and...
Betty Joann Perryman
Sep 16, 2017
Betty Perryman, formerly of Wasco, died peacefully in her sleep September 16, 2017 in Lakewood, CO. She was 7 days from celebrating her 93rd birthday. Betty was a resident of Wasco since age 13 when her parents moved to California from Texas. She attended Wasco Union High School and graduated in 1944. As a young woman, she worked several...
Silbano Santana Navarro
Sep 14, 2017
Silbano was born on June 20, 1932 in Los Naranjos Jalisco, Mexico to parents Jeronimo Santana and Refugio Navarro. Silbano was a hard worker and provider to his three children. He enjoyed riding the bus to the casino with his wife by his side. He continued his trips over to the casino after his beloved wife, Maria A. Santana...
Randall 'Randy' Wayne Crosby
Sep 12, 2017
Randall Randy Wayne Crosby, father, son, fisherman, hunter, outdoor enthusiast, and avid collector, left this world on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Bakersfield, CA. He was 62. Randy was born in Wasco, CA on May 16, 1955 to Katherine Kay and Collins Crosby. He was the second of three children, the eldest being Diane and the youngest Beverly. Randy...
Conrado Gonzalez Perez
Sep 7, 2017
Conrado Gonzalez Perez was born November 27, 1921 in Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Concha Gonzalez and Nieves Perez. Like many of his generation his family followed the agriculture crops to make an honest living for the family. He settled in Wasco in 1972 and has been living in Olive Hurst, Ca for the last 8 years to be near...
Cirina Luz (Diaz) Sanchez
Sep 5, 2017
Cirina passed away at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on September 5th, 2017. She was born in Mercedes, Texas on October 4, 1956. She came to Wasco from Harquala, Arizona in 1968 and would later move to Delano, Ca in 1974. She then later established her family in McFarland Ca and lived there...
Caroline K. Dieter
Sep 4, 2017
Caroline Kay Dieter, age 72, died peacefully on September 4, 2017 after a brief struggle with cancer. Kay (as she was known to her family and friends) was born November 25, 1944, in Wasco, CA, the daughter of Lafayette Nixon and Josephine Cate. In 1964, Kay married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life David Dieter....
Issac Lopez Cervantes
Aug 30, 2017
Issac Lopez Cervantes age 22 born in Bakersfield, California. Resided in 3708 Harris Road, Bakersfield, Ca 93313. Graduated from Mira Monte High School in 2013. He is survived by his mother Martina Lopez and his siblings Brian, Arin, Lambert, Gisselle, Joseph, and Raiza; Nephew, Jordan and Taylor. He was a former Marine Corps Lance Corporal. He loved his family...
Mary Mcgowen
Aug 20, 2017
Mary Alice (Carmona) McGowen born July 27, 1965 died August 20, 2017 at the age of 52 years old. She is survived by her three sons and one daughter: Rodney Daniel McGowen, Brian Patrick McGowen, Daniel Luis Garcia, Victoria Inez McGowen and husband Carlos Rojas Poblino. Mary was a devoting mother, caring aunt, loving wife and loyal friend to...
Kenneth Wayne Handel
Aug 18, 2017
Kenneth Handel was born on March 10, 1935 to William and Pauline Handel in Shafter, Ca. He was the second of the three boys. He attended the Shafter area schools from kindergarten until his graduation from Shafter High School. After graduation Kenny attended the University of California in Davis and obtained a degree in Agricultural Business. After university, Kenny...
Christopher Michael Carlisle
Aug 18, 2017
Chris Carlisle, 1st Sgt USMC (Ret) went to his glory on August 18, 2017. Chris was well known for his bravery during his 3 tours in OEF/OIF, where he received a Purple Heart after suffering combat wounds while serving with 3/5. Chris lost his life while racing with the Warrior Built organization in the Vegas to Reno event in...
